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Personal Matters

A patron couple’s personal collection of art by prominent African American artists finds a new home at the Honolulu Museum of Art.

Masterpieces Unveiled: A Photographic Journey into O‘ahu’s Creative Souls

In these snapshots of local artists in their element, a photographer with deep roots in Hawai‘i’s arts scene captures formative moments in the lives of creatives across O‘ahu.

Architecture for All

The radical legacy of the architect Alfred Preis.
Business
Business

Making It

Led by collaboration and ingenuity, Honolulu’s makerspaces empower the islands’ creative set.

Real to Reel

In her role as state film commissioner, Donne Dawson serves as an economic and cultural liaison between Hawai‘i and Hollywood.

Life’s a Pitch for Isabella Hughes

The art lover and Shaka Tea founder is committed to building communities one female-led business at a time.
Culture
Culture

Field Experiment

On the North Shore, a farmer is growing bananas in a wild way.

Rain Names

In a symbiotic display of land and language, Hawaiians show a deep affinity for the islands’ rains with more than 200 words and phrases.

Escaping East of Town

On the east side of O‘ahu’s bustling tourism center, a Hawai‘i creative finds respite beneath the palms and precipices of the storied neighborhood.
Design
Design

Tantalus Unveiled: A Creative Collaboration in Architecture and LifestyleSoul of the Mountain

An interior designer and photographer team up to document the architecture and residents of Tantalus.

Honolulu’s Botanical Marvels: Where Artistry Blooms

Nationally recognized and locally beloved, the Garden Club of Honolulu’s botanical creations are a spectacle of grand proportion.

The Mirage

Metallics shine against earthy patterns and neutral tones, conjuring an aquatic oasis in desert climes.
Fare
Fare

Leading Ladies

In an industry long dominated by men, these chefs have made a name for themselves in Hawai‘i’s culinary scene.

Blocks of Aloha

With community at its heart, Aloha Tofu Factory rises from humble origins to become the largest tofu manufacturer in the islands.

Reinventing R&R

Hotel Renew—and its new coffee house, Recess Café—is redefining the boutique luxury experience for visitors seeking a well-rounded Waikīkī stay.
Fashion
Fashion

Unwrapping an Icon

Brunello Cucinelli gathers its most festive creations for the winter-inspired 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.

Toasting Teddy

Max Mara celebrates a decade of its iconic outerwear, the Teddy Bear Coat.

Refined, Understated Luxury: The Story of TOD’S, the Italian Brand That Exudes Craftsmanship

Discover the new Pre-Fall 2023 collection: a tribute to Italian lifestyle and contemporary elegance.
Travel
Travel

In the Raw

Through the lens of photographer Josiah Patterson, the west side of O‘ahu is laid bare in its rugged beauty.

On a Remote Atoll, a Conservationist Finds New Life

After seven months on Kure Atoll, Zachary Pezzillo reflects on its challenging yet rewarding conditions.

A Photographer’s Swiss Storybook Family Vacation
New & Notable
New & Notable

Challenging Notions of Identity

In No Ordinary Love, artist Salman Toor invites viewers into private worlds and upends outdated notions of power and identity.

A Kāʻanapali Reawakening Transformed by Tradition

On Maui’s west side, a beloved 60-year-old hotel doubles down on its commitment to provide an enjoyable and authentic Hawaiian stay through an $80 million makeover.

At Margotto Hawaii, Truffles Abound

At this truffle-centric dining concept, guests can indulge in the fanciest of fungi.
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Architecture

a road with a stone post and plants

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Tantalus Unveiled: A Creative Collaboration in Architecture and LifestyleSoul of the Mountain

An interior designer and photographer team up to document the architecture and residents of Tantalus.

·6 min read

Architecture for All

The radical legacy of the architect Alfred Preis.

·8 min read

Artists and Thinkers Offer Fresh Interpretation of the Hawaiian Sense of Place

Drawing from Hawai‘i’s heritage, environment, and history, artists and thinkers reimagine what it means to design for their island home.

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Feels Like Home

In a city with no shortage of high-end builds, a unique residential development aims to move the needle on Hawai‘i’s affordable housing landscape.

Great New Deal Architecture

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Living Legacy

The relief programs that followed the Great Depression had far-reaching effects on Hawai‘i’s art and architecture, and continue to spur the collective conscience.

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Holy Water

Punahou’s Thurston Memorial Chapel floats on a freshwater spring, blending the built and the natural.